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katesheppard t1_jaa8ygg wrote

My VW backup mirror is always clear!! Not sure why - good design.

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trucks_guns_n_beer t1_jaadkzw wrote

It’s hidden under the vw logo, which is kinda awesome, as when you flip it into reverse, a little motor “pops the hatch” open and your very clean camera is now exposed! Until it is frozen down with ice, the lil motor burns out from being held down, and now you’re out $2100. A few cars DO spray the rear camera with washer fluid, which, I think is the best solution so far.

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katesheppard t1_jaagn44 wrote

Thanks for the heads up. So far so good. I do have a regular problem with the gas door not opening. It usually happens when I am by myself on a dark road on a cold night and almost out of gas with no cell service…

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trucks_guns_n_beer t1_jaaifox wrote

That came across “jerky”. It really is a cool idea, just doesn’t hold up in the frigid temps. Typical German over engineering, but when it works, it IS top notch. Is the hinge of the gas door sticky, preventing it from being able “pop” open? Or does the release not work every time?

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katesheppard t1_jaauw8e wrote

Not jerky. Yes, sticky. An occasional dab of WD-40 works, but how occasionally is necessary?

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